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READ THIS FIRST
Important Safety Instructions For ZVOX ZB550 System
READ
AND
HEED
IMPORTANTSAFETY WARNING
ON
POWER SUPPLY.
WARNING
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
SHOCK HAZARD.
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT
BE
EXPOSED
TO DRIPPING
OR
SPLASHING
WATER
AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL
BE
PLACED
ON
APPARATUS.
A
CAUTION: TO REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO
NOT REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE
REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL
A
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an
equilateral triangle, is intended
to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Lightning.
Unplug your unit during a lightning storm, or when
it
is
left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This
will prevent damage due to lightning and power line surges.
Unplug
Before
Cleaning. Unplug your
Z'JOX
system from wall
outlet
or
other power source before cleaning. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning. Do not use solvents or chemical cleaning agents.
Disconnect
Device. The MAINS plug is used as the
disconnect device. Do not do anything to make it difficult to
disconnect the MAINS power
plug-it
should remain
readily operable.
Attachments.
Do
not use any adapters or attachments not
recommended by
Z'JOX
Audio, as they may cause hazards.
Servicing. Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Do not remove the cover. Refer all servicing
to
qualified
service personnel.
Replacement
Parts. Do not allow anyone
to
use replacement
parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
Safety
Check.
Upon completion
of
any service or repair
to
this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to
determine whether the product is in proper operating condition.
A
A
A
A
A
A
Do
not
defeat
the
safety
purpose
of
the
polarized
or
grounding
type
plug. A polarized plug has
two
blades with one wider than the
other. The wide blade
is
proVided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an
electrician for replace-
ment of the obsolete outlet.
Power
Supply. Do not use a power supply with a higher voltage
rating than the unit supplied.
Power
Sources. The
Z'JOX
lBSSO can be operated only with a
SO/60Hl 120-240VAC power source.
Do
Not
Overload Outlets. Don't overload your wall outlets or
power strip. This can result in the risk
of
fire or electric shock.
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
1"1..
The exclamation point within
an
equilateral triangle
is
intended to alert the user
of
the presence
of
important operating and maintenance
~
(servicing) instructions
in
the literature accompanying this product.
All
safety
and
operating
instructions
should be read
before
your
ZVOX" ZB550
is
operated.
Safety
instructions
and
operating
instructions
should
be
kept
for
future
reference.
All
warnings
on
the
product
or
in
the
operating
instructions
should
be
followed.
Operate
your
ZVOX ZB550 in
accordance
with
the
instructions.
A
Do
Not
Use NearWater.
Do
not use your
Z'JOX
lBSSO near A Damage Requiring Service. Unplug your
lVOX
lBSSO and
water, such
as
a bathtub, sink, swimming pool or wet basement. refer servicing to
an
authorized service center when the
To
reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this following conditions occur:
apparatus
to
rain or moisture,
To
avoid dripping and splashing, 0 When the power supply cord or plug
is
damaged or frayed.
no objects filled with liqUids, such as vases, should be placed on
your
lVOX
lBSSO. • If liquid
is
spilled into the unit.
Object
Entry. Never use probes
of
any kind to reach into the 0 If the unit has been exposed
to
rain or water.
Z'JOX
lBSSO as they may touch voltage points or short parts that 0 If the unit does not work normally by following the operating
could result
In
a fire or electriC shock. instructions.
Ventilation. The heat sink
(a
black metal panel located
on
the back 0 If the unit has been dropped or physically damaged.
of
the
Z'JOX
lBSSO) REQUIRES ventilation
to
ensure reliable
operation of the system and
to
prevent it from over-heating. This 0 If the unit exhibits a distinct change
in
performance.
area must not be blocked or covered. Do not allow a soft surface
such as carpet, bedding or a sofa
to
cover the heat sink. The
system should not be placed
in
a built-in installation such
as
a
bookcase or a rack unless proper ventilation
is
provided.
Do
Not
Abuse The
Power
Cord. Install the
Z'JOX
lBSSO where no
one can step on ortrip on the power cord. Never yank
to
disconnect
the cord from
an
outlet. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not pull the cord around sharp edges or corners.
Do
not allow
cord
to
hang overthe edge of table or counter.
Heat. Place system away from radiators, stoves, heat vents or
other heat sources.
o Do not install the
Z'JOX
lBSSO
in
a hot or humid place, or outdoors.
o Be sure
to
install the
Z'JOX
lBSSO on a solid and perfectly flat surface.
o Be sure that the circular feet
on
the bottom of the
Z'JOX
lBSSO are
properly and firmly attached
to
the bottom of the cabinet.
o Do not use the
Z'JOX
lBSSO if it has sustained any cracks.
o
Do
not lean
on
or hang from the
TV.
This may cause the
TV
and/or the
lVOX
lBSSO
to
fall and cause serious injury or death.
o
Do
not allow children
to
climb
on
the
lVOX
lBSSO or the
TV.
If children climb on the
lVOX
lBSSO or the
TV
serious injury or
death could occur if the
lVOX
lBSSO or the
TV
were
to
topple over.
o Do not move the
Z'JOX
lBSSO when anything is
on
top
of
it, or when it
is
connected to other equipment. Moving the lBSSO when there
is
a
TV
on
top
of
it could cause the
TV
to topple over and cause serious injury.
Connected equipment may fall and cause injury or property damage.
Special Safety Warnings Regarding Placement of ZVOX ZB550 and Other Equipment
o Do not allow the
lVOX
lBSSO to be installed at
an
angle or incline.
o Do not install the
Z'JOX
lBSSO
in
a place subject
to
direct sunlight or
near a heater.
o The television must weigh 90 pounds or less.
o The base of the
TV,
orthe
TV
stand, must be 27" wide or less.
o The base of the
TV,
orthe
TV
stand, must be 14" deep or less.
o The
TV
MUST
be anchored
to
the rear wall using anchor bolts and
supporting cables supplied by the
TV
manUfacturer,
fqWowing
the
installation guidelines provided by the
TV
manufacturer.
o
Be
sure to take measures
to
prevent the
lVOX
lBSSO from becoming
uneven or unstable. Install the
lVOX
lBSSO on a solid and flat surface.
Stable Placement. Do not place the
Z'JOX
lBSSO on
an
unstable cart, stand, bracket or table. The
Z'JOX
lBSSO may
fall, causing serious injury
to
a child or adult and serious damage
to
the product. Do not use the
Z'JOX
lBSSO on any unstable surface.
Placement
of
a TV on
the
ZB550. Televisions weighing less than 90
pounds, and with base dimensions
of
less than
26'
in
width and less than
14'
in depth, can be placed on
top
of
the
Z'JOX
lBSSo-BUT
ONLY WHEN
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE STRICTLY OBSERVED.
PLACING A TV ON TOP OF THE ZB550 WITHOUT FOLLOWING
ALL
THE
PRECAUTIONS IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE DONE.
Installation and Operating Instructions:
ZVOX ZB550 Single-Cabinet Surround Sound System
Rear
jack
panel
of
TV
4. Plug the supplied audio connecting cord into the "Audio Out" jacks of
your
TV,
DVD player, cable
box
or
satellite receiver.
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11. PHASECUE
buttons
control the ZVOX virtual
surround sound system. There are nine
(9)
levels of PHASECUE adjustment. When you
turn up the PHASECUE control, the audio
should sound
wider
or
"bigger."
In
many
cases you will hear sounds from places where
there are no speakers. This effect
is
stronger
with live music, live sporting events and well-
recorded movies and
TV
programs. With many
programs-
especially news shows and
sitcoms-PHASECUE
will have little effect.
• If you hear a consistent "hiss"
or
hum, try turning UP the volume
of
your
TV
or
other audio source, and then set the
NOX
volume level LOWER.
• Please keep in mind that your
NOX
ZB550 is a highly accurate audio
system that
may
reveal noise
or
distortion that other speakers did
not
reproduce.
• The PhaseCue control adjusts the size
of
the perceived "sound stage." Feel
free
to
adjust it when playing different kinds
of
audio. Some people prefer
slightly more,
or
less PhaseCue effect. Some people prefer higher settings
for movies, and slightly lower settings
for
music. The "five" setting (of nine)
is the default setting.
NOTE: IF YOU FIND THAT
CROWD
NOISES OR MOVIE SPECIAL
EFFECTS ARE
"DROWNING
OUT"
THE DIALOG, TRY TURNING
DOWN THE PHASECUE CONTROL.
THIS
WILL PUT
MORE
FOCUS
ON
DIALOG CLARITY.
12. There are nine
(9)
levels
of
SUBWOOFER control.
You
may need
to
experiment with SUBWOOFER levels because speaker position and
program material have a big effect on bass. If the audio sounds thin,
try turning
up
the SUBWOOFER control. If the bass sounds overly loud,
"boomy"
or
distorted, turn
down
the SUBWOOFER control.
13. There are nine
(9)
levels of TREBLE control. The adjustment this control
makes is very subtle. Experiment until you think the sound is not
too
"bright" and
not
too
"dull."
Most
people set the treble control once and
leave the setting in that position.
Inputs & Controls
• "Input 1" jacks are
for
audio connecting cable from
TV,
PC
or
other
audio source.
• "Input
2"
jacks are for a second, mixing input. They will work correctly
only if another
device
is already connected
to
the "Input
1"
jacks. Note:
If you have
two
devices connected and playing
at
the same time (e.g. TV
and MP3 player), you will hear both devices. If you want
to
connect 3
or
more devices -
we
suggest you use
an
input switching device (available
at
RadioShack").
•
"Output"
jack
is
for
use with an optional external powered subwoofer.
This
is
a "full range" (all frequencies,
not
just bass) monaural connection,
and should
only
be used with a subwoofer that has a variable crossover.
We
suggest you set the subwoofer's crossover at approXimately 90
Hz-
but you should experiment with different settings near there.
A Few Opportunities
for
Fine-Tuning
NOTE: IN
NORMAL
OPERATION THE
UNIT
WILL
GO INTO STANDBY
MODE
2-3
MINUTES
AFTER
IT
STOPS RECEiVING AN
AUDIO
SIGNAL
(FOR EXAMPLE,
WHEN
YOU TURN OFF YOUR
TV).
THE FRONT PANEL
LIGHT
WILL
TURN
FROM
BLUE
TO
GREEN IN STANDBY MODE. WHEN
THE
SIGNAL
RETURNS (AFTER YOU TURN YOUR TV ON), THE LIGHT
WILL
TURN
BLUE
AGAIN.
TO
DEFEAT THIS
"AUTOMATIC
STANDBY"
MODE,
PRESS
THE
"AUTO
ON/OFF"
BUTTON ONCE (THE LIGHT
WILL
BLINK).
TO
RESTORE
THE
SETTING, PRESS THE BUTTON AGAIN,
9. Adjust volume with the Volume
"+" and
"-"
buttons. Note that the blue LED light under
the grille will flash with every push
of
a button.
When you have reached maximum (or mini-
mum) volume, the blue LED will
stop
blinking.
The LED reacts this way
for
all
settings-
VOLUME, PHASECUpM, SUBWOOFER
and TREBLE.
8.
Turn on the
NOX
ZB550
by
pushing the power button on the remote
control. A blue LED light should
come
on.
10. When
"MUTE"
button is pushed, and volume
is
muted, the blue LED will flash until volume
is
un-muted
with
a second push
of
the button.
19YDC
3.150\
Power
19VDC
3,15A
On
Off
Rear
input
panel
of
ZB550
Output
Input 1 Input 2
Right
U
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Left
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Rear
input
panel
of
ZB550
l
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Output
Input
1
Input
2
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--
AudIO
Output
5.
Plug other end of audio connecting cable into the red and white RCA
jacks labeled "Input 1" on the back
of
the ZVOX ZB550.
6.
Push the "MENU" button on your TV remote control, then choose
"AUDIO"-and
navigate through the menu options
to
choose
"SPEAKER: OFF" and "AUDIO OUT: VARIABLE" (sometimes called
"AOV" on a TV's menu). This allows you
to
control the volume of the
ZVOX system using your TV's remote control. If your TV's audio output
can't
be
switched
to
"VARIABLE," simply control the volume
of
the
NOX
ZB550
by
using the supplied remote control. Alternatively, you
may be able to program your
TV
remote,
or
a programmable/learning
remote
to
control audio levels with any of the following codes: Candle
1004, Hisense 1237 or Aiwa 1036.
7.
Insert the battery
in
the
NOX
ZB550 remote control.
To
do
so,
use a thumbnail
to
gently pinch in the
two
small vertical ribs on the
bottom
of
the back
of
the
remote-while
at the same time pulling
out the battery tray, using the horizontal slot. Place the battery
in
the
battery tray (with the printed side facing up), and gently push the tray
back into the remote.
1. Unpack
NOX
ZB550 cabinet, external
power
supply and AC cord,
remote control and audio connecting cord.
2.
Place cabinet on sturdy surface. Unit should face listening area.
3.
Connect AC
power
supply cord
to
19V outlet on back panel.
It..
WARNING:
DON'T
PLUG
AC
CORD
INTO
OUTLET
BEFORE
~
IT
IS CONNECTED
TO
THE
POWER CONNECTOR ON THE
REAR OF THE UNIT.
1-Year
Limited
Warranty
To
the original purchaser, ZVOX Audio will warrant the ZVOX ZB550 system to be
free
of
defects
in
material and workmanship for a period
of
one
(1)
year from date of
purchase. With respect to defects, ZVOX will, at its option, replace the product or
repair the defect
in
the product with no charge to the original purchaser for parts
or labor. Customer is responsible for shipping charges where required.
This warranty does not extend
to
any defect, malfunction or failure caused by
misuses, abuse, accident, faulty hookup, defective associated equipment or use
of the system with equipment for which it
is
not intended.
This warranty
is
only valid when the system is returned to the retailer
that sold the ZVOX ZB550 system to the original purchaser.
This
is
the sole and express warranty. This warranty
is
in
lieu
of
all other warranties,
expressed or implied,
of
merchantability, fitness for purpose or otherwise.
In
no
event shall ZVOX Audio LLC be liable for incidental or consequential damages
or have any liability with respect to defects otherthan the obligations set forth
as
stated. Except
as
provided herein, ZVOX Audio LLC shall have no liability or
responsibility to the purchaser or any other person or entity with respect to any
liability, loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by use
of
the product, including,
but not limited to, any incidental or consequential damages.
To
ensure warranty coverage, it is incumbent upon the original purchaser of the
ZVOX ZB550 system to inform the retailer of the defect within the warranty period.
The only acceptable method
of
establishing warranty status
is
a
copy
of
the original
proof
of
purchase indicating customer's name and purchase date.
Questions? E-mail [email protected]
®
zvox
is
a registered trademark
of
ZVOX
Audio LLC and Phasecue and Z-Base are trademarks of
ZVOX
Audio LLC.
® RadioShack is a regisfered trademark of RadioShack Corporation.
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